Harry Smiths

David Johansen | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 28, 2000)
• Original Release Date: March 28, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Chesky Records
• ASIN: B00004RKLP
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #183,062 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. James Alley Blues

2. Darling, Do You Remember Me

3. Delia

4. Little Geneva

5. Well, I've Been To Memphis

6. Katie Mae

7. Old Dog Blue

8. Someday Buy Me A Drink

9. Poor Boy Blues

10. On The Wall

11. Don't Start Me Talking

12. Oh Death

13. Richland Woman

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Buster sings the Blues, April 8, 2000

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Bill Martin (Lynbrook, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Harry Smiths (Audio CD)

David Johansen has had a long and varied singing career. He first gained notoriety as the cross dressing leader of the influential pre-punkers the NY Dolls, and later successfully transformed himself into the lounge lizard Buster Poindexter. One thing has remained constant, however - in his work, Johansen has always shown a deep appreciation for many different types of popular music.

Now, he has reached back to the early roots of American music, releasing a terrific album of classic blues. He interprets the songs of legends such as Muddy Waters, Lightning Hopkins and Sonny Boy Williamson. Listening to this collections you'll feel like you've been transported back in time to the unforgiving rural South of the 1920's and 1930's. Murder, gambling, drinking, and infidelity are the order of the day. Ah, but what great fun it is to listen to this stuff. If you're a fan of the blues, this CD is a must have. Kudos to Johansen and his band for keeping this vital music alive in the 21st century!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this cd, July 25, 2000

By A Customer

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This review is from: Harry Smiths (Audio CD)

This has to be one of David's finest cds. His voice was made to sing this music. It is wonderful that he is honoring these often neglected songwriters. His voice and arrangements are powerful. His versatility is a testament to his deep knowledge of music. Bravo Buster! I mean,David...

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! This is GREAT!, July 5, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Harry Smiths (Audio CD)

Bought this on the advice of a friend and loaned it to out before taking a listen myself. Could hardly get the CD back! When I finally heard it for myself I understood why. This is a great album. I've played it and played it and played it again. Johansen's voice is PERFECT for this music, and the arrangements are superlative. A real love of the genre shines through on every track. Not a big blues fan? You just might become one after hearing this CD. I really really hope we're going to get more of of Johansen and the Harry Smiths. I'll be first in line to buy the next album